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Global Community Meal

Friday, March 31, 6:30-8:30 PM

This free event will showcase a variety of tasty dishes from around the globe, selected and prepared by members of the community. All are welcome!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

for Coralville children under age 5

Your child could receive a free book in the mail every month!

March 2023

March 23 @ 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM CDT Wee Read

Wee Read

Storytime Room 1401 5th Street, Coralville, IA

Free

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

March 23 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Early Out: STEM Day

Children's Room 1401 5th Street, Coralville, IA

Free

Programs

Storytimes

Early Literacy Storytime for Preschoolers

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Parents and caregivers of preschoolers, come build your children’s literacy skills as we talk, sing, read, and play together. Approximately 30 minutes.

Wee Read

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

How do you grow a reader? Begin with Wee Read – your special time to enjoy sharing songs, rhymes, and books with your babies and toddlers. Approximately 20 minutes.

Family Storytime

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

Picture books are for everybody and so is Family Storytime! Making reading and language fun is the best way to ensure children will be readers. Come enjoy! Approximately 30 minutes.

Drop-in Programs

Early Out

Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.

This program for school-aged children features a self-directed activity like building with Legos, crafting, or playing games.

The next Early Out is:

March 2023

March 23 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Early Out: STEM Day

Children's Room 1401 5th Street, Coralville, IA

Free

Take & Make

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Pick up a free craft kit at the Children’s Desk on the 2nd Wednesday of the month while supplies last.

The next Take & Make will be available:

April 2023

April 12 Take & Make

Reading Challenges

Summer Reading Challenge
(All ages)

June & July

Read. Do. Have fun. Earn a book and an entry into prize drawings.

Winter Reading Challenges

December & January

Busy Bears (Babies to Kindergarteners)

Read books and complete early literacy activities together for a chance to win a prize.

Chilly Challenge (Grades 1-6)

Chill out and read three “just right” books for a chance to win a prize.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a worldwide program that works with community partners to provide free books to children from birth to age five. Registered children receive a book every month in the mail – addressed specifically to them. DPIL aims to inspire a love of reading in children by increasing access to books at home and encouraging families to spend time enjoying books together.

The Coralville Public Library, Library Foundation, and Friends of the Library have partnered with The Dollywood Foundation to bring the Imagination Library to the children of Coralville. There is no cost or obligation for Coralville families.

Children under age 5 who are residents of Coralville can register.

Rural Johnson County residents under age 5 are eligible to enroll in person at the Coralville Public Library.

Eight to ten weeks after your registration form is received, books will begin arriving at your home through the U.S. Postal Service. Your child will continue to receive a book each month until they turn 5 or move away from Coralville. The first book they will receive is The Little Engine That Could.

Be a legal resident of Coralville.
Submit the online registration form below, completely filled out by a parent or guardian. (Or fill out a paper registration form at the Coralville Public Library.)
Notify the Coralville Public Library any time your address changes. Books are mailed to the address listed on the official registration form. If the child’s address changes (within the city of Coralville) you must contact the Coralville Public Library so your child will continue receiving books.
VERY IMPORTANT: Read with your child.

If you would like to help provide free books to Coralville children, give now!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Coralville children is funded by the Coralville Public Library, Library Foundation, and Friends of the Library.

Adventure Pass

The Coralville Public Library is pleased to join other libraries across the state to offer free passes to attractions across Iowa with Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass. All you need is your library card!.……LEARN MORE